Comings and Goings

[James]

I was trying to compile a bit of a list of the out-goings (and even in comings) to NZ and SA for the S14 squads so far for 2008. If anyone can add to the following list (or clarify and mistakes) it would be much appreciated.

Blues:
Brent Ward, Daniel Braid (Pending), Greg Rawlinson, Ali Williams, Luke McAlister, Sam Tuitupou, Derren Witcombe, Brad Mika

Chief:
Marty Holah, Byron Kelleher

Canes:
Nonu, Umaga, Tito, Fa'atau, Weepu

Crusaders:
Jack, Mauger, Gear, Leo'o

Highlanders:
Dermody, Oliver, Hayman, Levi, Blackie, Newby, Evans

Sharks:
Butch James, Warren Britz, John Smit, Bob Skinstad, Percy Montgomery

Cheetahs:
Jannie du Plessis, Willem da Waal

Lions:
Ashwin Willemse, Lawrence Sephaka

Bulls:
Frikkie Walsh, Victor Matfield, Gary Botha

Stormers:
Huia Edmonds, De Wet Barry, Joe Van Niekirk, Brent Russell, Marius Joubert, Schalk Burger, Gerrie Britz

Any others?
Seems like the Blues, Highlanders, Sharks and Stormers are copping a pretty big hit. I'd put money on the Highlanders and Stormers battling for the wooden spoon next year.

[Jess]

John smit? Is he retiring?

[almac]

No jess, i think hes just going overseas to make some real money for a season.

[Jess]

He's the best thing about south african rugby... well.. the best looking thing anyway.

[Burgs]

Percy will be devastated Jess

[JediKnight]

About which part - not being the best thing in SA rugby or not being the best-looking in SA rugby?

[Burgs]

That Jess doesn't think he is the best looking
Ability has always been a secondary concern for Percy

[shasta]

Percy will be devastated Jess

What about The OX?

[Jess]

Percy is way too much of a pretty boy for me. I remember one commentator years ago came up with the priceless 'the only highlights of percy's game tonight are the ones in his hair'

I was in stitches!

John Smit is definitely where it's at. Has the rugged manly thing going for him. *sigh* lovely.